Generations stars considering 'legal options'

The entertainment industry is in uproar after the SABC this afternoon announced that striking Generations cast members would be fired with immediate effect.

This comes after months of salary negotiations.

The cast released a statement on the news a short while ago.

"We are saddened by this development, but remain steadfast in our goal to ensure fair working conditions for ourselves as creative professionals."

In case you missed it, those affected are:

Anga Makubalo (MJ), Atandwa Kani (Samora), Katlego Danke (Dineo), Mandla Gaduka (Choppa), Menzi Ngubane (Sibusiso), Nambitha Mpulwana (Mawande), Patrick Shai (Patrick), Slindile Nodangala (Ruby), Sophie Ndaba (Queen), Seputla Sebogodi (Kenneth), Thami Mnqolo (Senzo), Thato Molamu (Nicholas), Winnie Ntshaba (Khetiwe), Zenande Mfenyana (Nolunthu), Zikhona Sodlaka (Priska) and Zolisa Xaluva (Jason).